We help people help parks!
For more than 20 years, Portland Parks Foundation has worked with individuals, communities, and organizations across Portland to transform our parks’ potentials into beautiful realities for everyone to enjoy.
PPF Community Projects & Programs
Our work supports a wide array of programming and community engagements, from convening nature stewards to giving children a new imaginative place to play, our projects and programs embolden a vibrant vision for Portland’s parks, nature, and community spaces.
Everybody Plays Playgrounds
We’re building three new playgrounds across Portland with the help of community partners and generous donors. Landing in Raymond Park, George Park, and Portland Heights, these new park assets expand play in an accessible way.
Friends & Allies Summits
Twice a year, our Friends & Allies Summits convene Portland’s 200+ parks, nature, and community-serving agencies and non-profits for celebration of our work and facilitated training opporunities to deepen collective impact. Spring is for celebration, Fall is for learning.
Green Dreams Speaker Series
Bright futures come from big dreams, and we’re here to share them. Our Green Dreams speaker and event series brings together thought leaders, innovative projects, and inspiring partnerships to explore what parks and public space can do for Portland.
PPF Grant & Award Programs
Are you part of a community organization or emerging initiative seeking resources for your parks programming? Check out our award and granting opportunities:
PGE Parks Champion Awards
PGE Parks Champions are star volunteers, devoted to a park, green space, or community center near you. Awardees designate resources to community organizations.
Joey Pope Award
for Parks Leadership
This award celebrates and expands capacity for emerging leaders, organizations and initiatives promoting greater innovation and accessibility in Portland’s system of parks and open spaces.
Small Grants Program
These grants contribute to general operating or programmatic funds to organizations and projects increasing equitable access to Portland parks.
New in 2026!
North Portland Fund Community Grant Program
PPF is excited to be the new home for the North Portland Fund Community Grant Program, formerly run by City of Portland Civic Life. Over the next 3 years, we will deliver up to $70,000 - $80,000 each cycle to support programs benefitting the livability and vitality of North Portland.
For our Parks, from our Store
PPF prints and posters make a beautiful addition to any home or office, and stand as reminder of the invaluable greens spaces your support helps to activate and embellish.
Limited Edition Elk Fountain Art Print
The has Elk joined our collection of Portland park prints & posters!
Available now is a beautiful limited edition print of the soon-to-be restored Thompson Elk fountain. The print was designed in collaboration by Malia Jensen and Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) and printed by Mullowney Printing. Each print is signed by both of the artists. All proceeds benefit the Portland Parks Foundation.
Check out this and other prints and posters in our store.
